FAQs
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Why Maine?
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We are so excited to be getting married in Maine. Alice grew up going to Winter Harbor and Sam grew up going to Long Pond near Southwest Harbor. Knowing that only Frenchman's Bay had separated us for most of our lives, it was obvious that Downeast Maine was where we should get married. We know that it will be a long trip for some, but we cannot wait to share our favorite place with you and hope that you'll love it as much as we do. Thank you advance for making the trek!
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How should I plan to get to and from the venue?
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Please see the "Travel and Accommodations" page for transportation details.
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What is the dress code for the welcome party?
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We encourage everyone to dress festively and to wear something they've always wanted to wear. This could be an item hanging in the back of your closet that you never have the right occasion for or a style that you've always wanted to try -- now is the time! However, if this prompt is more stressful than fun for you, feel free to simply wear something that brings you joy!
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What is the dress code for the wedding?
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The wedding dress code is summer formal attire. This generally means formalwear like suits and long dresses or cocktail dresses with lighter colors and fabrics to suit the weather. The ground is a bit uneven where the ceremony will be and there will be about a 6 minute walk up a wooded path to the reception (note: accommodations are available for those unable to do the walk). If you plan to wear a heel, we recommend a block heel or wedge. Maine does get chillier at night, so we also recommend bringing a sweater or wrap for the evening.
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I hear Birch Harbor is "in the middle of nowhere"...
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We won't deny that the location of our wedding is a bit remote. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you travel... - There is one small, central grocery store in the area - Winter Harbor Provisions. It closes at 7 pm Monday - Saturday and at 4 pm on Sundays. - Similarly, restaurants tend to close early. Late night fare is not in the cards. - There are no Ubers in the area. See our "Accommodations" page for details and recommendations. - The closest gas station to Winter Harbor, Birch Harbor, and Prospect Harbor is MC's Marketplace, which closes at 7 pm. The second closest gas station is a Shell Station on Route 1 (9 miles/a 15-minute drive away). - If you need to get anything last minute (e.g. forgot your shoes, need a larger pharmacy) you'll have to drive to the nearest city, Ellsworth (it's about 45 minutes from Winter Harbor).
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Rumor has it, there will be a sauna...
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Correct! We are getting a portable sauna and cold plunge delivered to the venue for the wedding weekend. It will be available for use throughout the weekend and we will post a schedule with more information when we get closer to the wedding date. If you choose to use the sauna you'll be asked to sign a waiver, per our contract with the company providing it.